Description

Barium Chromate CAS NO 10294-40-3 is an inorganic compound known for its bright yellow color and stability. This material is valued for its role as a high-performance corrosion inhibitor and pigment in demanding industrial environments. It is essential for manufacturers in the aerospace, coatings, and specialty ceramics sectors seeking durable, heat-resistant, and non-conductive properties.

Application

• Corrosion-Inhibiting Primers: A key component in zinc chromate substitutes for aerospace and marine coatings to protect metal substrates.
• High-Temperature Pigments: Used in the formulation of yellow pigments for plastics, ceramics, and artists' colors due to its excellent lightfastness and heat stability.
• Pyrotechnics and Safety Matches: Serves as an oxidizing agent and colorant in pyrotechnic compositions to produce green flames.
• Specialty Glass and Ceramics: Employed as a colorant and to modify the electrical properties of ceramics and glass batches.
• Electroplating & Battery Manufacturing: Utilized in specific electroplating processes and as a component in certain battery cathode materials.
• Laboratory Reagent: Acts as a chemical reagent in analytical chemistry for sulfate ion detection and other laboratory procedures.

Basic Information

Product Name	Barium Chromate
CAS No.	10294-40-3
Molecular Formula	BaCrO4
Molecular Weight	253.32 g/mol
Synonyms	Barium Chromate(VI); Barium Chromate Yellow; Lemon Yellow; Permanent Yellow; Ultramarine Yellow; CI Pigment Yellow 31; Chromic Acid, Barium Salt (1:1); Baryta Yellow
EINECS	233-660-5

Quality Control

Our Barium Chromate is manufactured under a rigorous quality management system. Each batch is tested to ensure it meets precise specifications for purity, color, and particle size. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing assay, heavy metal content, and other critical parameters is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong acids and reducing agents. Due to its light-sensitive and easily oxidized nature, prolonged exposure to light and air should be minimized to maintain product integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Bright Yellow Powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (as BaCrO4)	≥ 98.0 %
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0 %
Water Soluble Matter	≤ 0.5 %
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.05 %
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 0.1 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 0.005 %
Particle Size (325 Mesh Residue)	≤ 1.0 %

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.